Posted by LizLiz on 01/28/10
Last updated 01/28/10

I am going to chop this up so those who have already read the response from Fightin' Words are not subjected to drooling from boredom. In the post, which can be viewed here: http://www.campaignforliberty.com/blog.php?view=31904 There are a few passages looked at in which Obama blames ignorance for why so many people have rejected his health care, etc.

Here is MY problem with the State of the Union Address - aside from Obama's absolute arrogance and vanity.

What stuck out to me the most was "these Americans..." "the americans..." etc. Perhaps this is trivial, but as someone who has spent ample time in school studying the English language and rhetorical devices, I feel as if this is him subconsciously advertising just how DETACHED and ALIEN Obama really is from 'these Americans' or 'those Americans' and 'the Americans.'

What about "My fellow Americans" or some other similar meaning text... For example:

But notice how he shows possession of commodities. He is not afraid to include himself when it involves ownership or profit:

Yes, lets create jobs to help move goods (from where? China?) and what services? Public services such as the circulation of food stamps, welfare, etc? And what information? The information the the Establishment wants us to have?

And finally, the one that got bells going off in my head:

Because.. in conclusion: He is not one of us. He is not of the people. He is part of the minority (Tyranny of the minority. ding ding!!) pushing an agenda upon US(the people) that WE want no part in. So he separates himself from 'the people' and reminds us of how dumb WE are and how smart HE is.

He may rehearse, and have fantastic speech writers, and think about how to present his rhetoric - but to any English major with common sense; WE can see through the rhetoric. The best authors and orators are those who tear apart the writing of others through intense analysis. Reading a speech or novel is no different than deciphering an encrypted letter. Sure, we are taught never to use "I" or "you" in an essay, but when you are presenting something to a group - you might want to use words such as 'we' and 'you' and 'us' etc to create a feeling of equality - to say "we're in this together.'
Obama may want to take a lesson from Sir James Jeans, a physicist who combated this very problem; who unlike Obama was able to execute rhetorical devices both beautifully and without error.

I could go much deeper into this textual analysis - and maybe people would read it... but he infuriates me too much to spend time on his 'seductive' words.

Posted 01/28/10 WillBee Linden, NJ

I enjoyed it. I hope you go deeper!

Posted by LizLiz on 12/16/09

I am sure most of you are aware, but I shouldn't assume; so I am going to post some facts about floride:

According to the U.S. Public Health Service, fluoride makes dental enamel more porous, and makes bones more brittle.

The toxic effects of fluorosis take three forms: skeletal, clinical (non-skeletal) and dental (enamel). Dental fluorosis is extensively described by toxicologists as the first visible sign of chronic fluoride poisoning [Taber, CW. Taber's Cyclopedic Medical Dictionary, F.A. Davis Co., Philadelphia, PA, 1994]. Research thus far indicates that the manifestations of fluorosis are irreversible.

Dental Fluorosis
A 1998 survey by the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry showed that:

* More than 92% of adults agree that an attractive smile is an important social asset
* 85% believe that an unattractive smile makes a person less appealing to the opposite sex
* 75% believe that an unattractive smile can be detrimental to a person's chances of career success
* Half of the respondents see unattractive teeth as a sign of poor personal hygiene.

Skeletal Fluorosis
The disease known as crippling skeletal fluorosis develops in stages, with phase two described as chronic joint pain, dose-related calcification of ligaments, osteosclerosis, and possible osteoporosis. Phase three includes "crippling deformities of the spine and major joints."

According to the U.S. government experts, most people currently ingest about four times as much fluoride as they did during the early days of water fluoridation - approximately equally divided between drinking water, food, other beverages, and dental products.

According to the UK Government's systematic scientific review on water fluoridation, carried out at York University, some 48% of people living in areas with fluoridated water are affected by dental fluorosis. In England, this translates to nearly three million individuals who have fluorosed teeth to some degree. For three quarters of a million people, dental fluorosis is of the "moderate to severe" degree. [McDonagh MS, Whiting PF, Wilson PM, Sutton AJ, Chestnutt I, Cooper J, Misso K, Bradley M, Treasure E, Kleijnen J. Systematic review of water fluoridation. BMJ 2000; 321: pp.855-9]

Fluorosis is increasing significantly in areas with and without artificially fluoridated water and is caused by over-exposure to fluorides from all sources, e.g. fluoridated water, fluoride toothpaste, mouth rinses, drops, tablets, gels, sealants and fluoridated school milk programmes. Fluorides are also found in foodstuffs, beverages, (particularly tea), medicines, anesthetics, pesticides, herbicides and in the polluted air we breathe.

Fluoride wastes are created through the production of aluminum, steel, cement, glass, fertilizer, fuels, refrigerants, rat poison, pesticides, uranium and many other items. They are released into the air, water and soil, constantly increasing our exposure to this bioaccumulative substance which is more toxic than lead.

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How did I come about this? Well, I have a severe headache at the moment, and I have had it since yesterday. I opened my cabinet to find 'excedrin migraine' and 'excedrin tension headache.' I decided to ask the internet what the difference was betwixt a migrane and a tension headache.

Apparently a history of long term headaches is a symptom of flourosis? Most of my co-workers complain of constant migraines.

We all live in NYC, and thus we drink and shower with fluoridated water. Am I on to something?

Posted 01/28/10 WillBee Linden, NJ

I looked into fluoride studies and a small amount of fluoride is good for teeth/bones. But too much and it actually weakens bones. Seen a chart in a paper (google scholar) where expose increased strength of bones then when increasing more it deteriorated. When I was younger i used to swallow toothpaste when brushing. It caused slight discoloration in teeth. Is fluoride really in tea? I drink that religiously. Also, have you heard of Xylitol? It's a sugar that bacteria does not eat, so it keeps your teeth bacteria free.

Posted by LizLiz on 11/16/09

At least that is the message I get from this rediculous sign posted in EVERY bathroom on my campus.

I feel as if the government WANTS us infantized.. And quite frankly, this makes me NOT want to wash my hands.

'Wash for 20 seconds to protect you and your family from infection' is what that smaller text says in case you cannot read it.

Sort of reminds me of those NHS posters another CFLer posted.. but not as demented... yet.

What do you think of this sign?

Posted 11/17/09 adiamalcontent Staten Island, NY

There are signs telling you what to do and what not to do all over this city. Wasting money by telling us what to do is the government specialty, especially Emperor Bloomberg.

Posted 02/20/10 TripWire Parkville, MD

I'm surprised it's in English! That sign cannot trump my all-time favourite. You've probably come across them yourself if you've spent more than five minutes on any college campus. I speak of those "Diversity" posters which espouse the wonders of diversity usually adorned with models of various ethnic backgrounds. The punchline comes with the fine print. Where it typically states, "See the Administration for 'Approved' diversity groups". How diverse can a campus be if one must seek 'approval' first?

Posted by LizLiz on 11/10/09

1.A co-worker informed me tonight that her children were vaccinated in school against H1N1. I asked her why she allowed it (she knows of its 'dangers') and she said 'the parental permission slip... it said I HAD to have my children vaccinated.' As we know from other NYC students - children are getting sick.

2. My father's wife, a home care attendant, was forced by her employer to take the H1N1 vaccination. She said she was unaware of the controversy and decided to 'get it over with.' She was sick for days and couldn't understand why.

3. All NYC Metropolitan Transportation Authority employees were given the option of H1N1 vaccination or dismissal. An employee who seems to be 'liberty minded' said he knew it was unconstitutional - but said he has bills and went through it as opposed to risking his job. He had throat discomfort for several days. He says he will seek a lawyer if he is vaccine injured.

4. Shop Rite employees have been forced to take the H1N1 vaccination or face dismissal.

5. Employers such as Walgreens, Duane Reade, CVS, etc have been working to convince their employees to get the H1N1 vaccine - they offer it for a real cheap price, too. I can't help but notice the pharmacists devoutly backing the effectiveness and safety of the vaccine - they don't get any extra money for selling them, do they?

I am sure this list can go on - and feel free to add too it.

How much money has big pharma made thus far?

How many people have been tricked into doing something they otherwise would not do?

How many people out there do not know their rights, or worse yet.. how many CHOOSE not to know?

Posted by LizLiz on 11/09/09
Last updated 12/17/09

WHEN in the course of human events government no longer receives the consent of the governed, it becomes necessary for the people to exercise their right to separate from the tyrannical government that refuses to humble itself to the Constitution of the United States of America. It is the right of the people to correct or abolish any form of government that has become destructive to the principles of our Founding Fathers.
We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all humans are created equal; and therefore, no man, woman, or group of the two may push laws or conditions unto others that they themselves would refuse if imposed onto themselves. It is the duty of the governing body to protect and preserve the Constitution of the United States of America. Once the governing body has suggested or put into law Unconstitutional acts - that group has abused its power and it is for the People to remind the government that the rights of the People have been ignored or oppressed. Our government no longer serves to protect certain unalienable rights : Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness - if these rights are forgotten by the Government, said government is no longer an establishment that receives its power through consent, but an establishment that is fueled by arrogance and greed. Under the required conditions, it is required that the people institute a new Government that preserves the rights that all men(and women) are entitled.
Constituents opinions have been cast aside in preference of lobbyists, who fatten the wallets of our Congress. Our elections are determined by who can receive the most media coverage and spend the most money, instead of through fair debate and self-education. Self-education would prevent politics from being about elaborate rhetoric - peoples decisions would be more rational. Self-education means listening to those who choose to fight for our representation and then seeking truth in their words. One can easily begin their voyage to enlightenment by researching their representatives history via voting records. Voting records are the ultimate truth in determining how one feels on any particular issue as oppose to drinking in rhetoric or double-speak. The destruction of our liberties is real as the facts blatantly show:
They have given birth to the Patriot Act - a 342 page document that allowing the seizure of personal information and 'roving wiretaps' without notification.
They have approved the National Emergencies Act - a document that allows the President to suspend Habeas Corpus.
They have signed the John Warner Act - a document that allows the President to supersede Congress and the Constitution in a 'national emergency.'
They have created the Military Commissions Act - a document that allows the government to detain U.S citizens and non U.S citizens by declaring them enemy combatants.
They have H1N1 vaccinated our children in public schools without parental consent.
They have suggested fines and quarantine for those who refuse vaccinations on the basis of personal beliefs.
They have supported the Affordable Health Care for America Act - bill that forces private citizens to purchase insurance from a government run corporation. Those who refuse will face hefty fines and up to five years in prison.
They continue to push upon us the Real ID Act - an RFID embedded chip that will contain sensitive information such as ones' social security number, credit card number, and biometric facial measurements.
They have allowed us to take part in several Unconstitutional wars throughout the world.
They have stationed our troops in hundreds of countries that should be enjoying times of peace, rather than occupation.
History has shown that the United States of America has enjoyed an advancement in civil liberties that is foreign to other nations. The encroachment upon our civil liberties is a dangerous tide that must be recognized. The dystopia we are walking into would make Orwell blush. It is not too late to allow our children, and their children's children to enjoy the fruits of Liberty that our mothers and fathers have indulged, that our founding fathers planted. It is our destiny to preserve and protect Liberty so that we may not find ourselves in the chains of poverty. The people have been idol for too long - it is time for the people to fulfill their portion of the social contract. Every citizen must know their rights to prevent the usurp of power. It is ignorance of the Constitution and Jeffersonian Declaration of Independence that has allowed our current government to grow to unsustainable and dangerous sizes - and it continues to feed.
We, the people of the United States of America are demanding that all who have violated their oath to defend and protect the constitution immediately resign from their positions so that those who will be enlightened statesmen may take their place. We need to avoid nation building and practice a non-interventionist policy. We should be friends with our neighbors, rather than attacking them under the guise of Democracy and 'Freedom.' We must separate ourselves from those who do not know or acknowledge the Constitution of the United States of America and the individual State Constitutions. These states ought to be free and independent states; the people are absolved from all allegiance to a government that has failed to protect Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness.

Feedback is VERY welcome.

Posted 11/09/09 B Rae C Grandview, TX

I applaud you!!!! I think you should send this to every Senator we have, and also the Congressmen who voted "yes" on the health reform bill. Heck, get people to mass email this, I think it's awesome!!!

Posted 11/10/09 LizLiz Brooklyn, NY

:-D Thank you, and what a good idea!